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Legislators in Thailand submit petition calling for the legalization of casinos

July 28, 2022

Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Thailand

In Thailand and a panel of federal legislators has reportedly submitted a special petition calling on the right-wing coalition government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha to legalize casino gambling. Acco...

Thailand survey uncovers support for legalized casino resort

Adam Morgan

July 11, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Thailand

In Thailand and a new survey has reportedly revealed that almost 81% of respondents would support the idea of legalizing gambling and allowing foreign firms to construct and operate at least one Las Vegas-style...

Thailand inaugurates body to investigate legalization of casino gambling

Adam Morgan

December 6, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, Thailand

The government of Thailand has reportedly established a special cross-bench body that is to be tasked with considering a variety of measures that could well lead to the legalization of some casino gaming. Ac...

Thailand may soon consider whether to legalize casino gambling

Adam Morgan

January 18, 2021

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Unlicensed Operation, Crime, Thailand

The Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-O-Cha (pictured), has reportedly announced that his administration may look into legalizing casino gambling as a way of helping the nation of 67 million people to con...

EveryMatrix acquires Asian firm Totoit; expands front-end division

Kim M

October 7, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gaming software, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Thailand

EveryMatrix has confirmed that after having worked with the firm "for several years on many development projects," it has now acquired Thailand-based development company Totoit and is ready to integrate it with...

Raid on suspected gambling den in Bang Khen results in 74 arrests

Kim M

May 25, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Crime, Thailand

An early morning raid on a gambling den located in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district has resulted in the arrest of 74 people and the seizure of approximately 450,000 baht (USD$12 984,02). The Bangkok Post reports...

Five senior officers from Bangkok police station transferred after gambling bust

Kim M

April 10, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unlicensed Operation, Thailand

A raid on an illegal gambling den in Chatuchak district in which 65 gamblers were apprehended, has led to the transfer of five senior officers from the Phahon Yothin police station in Bangkok to inactive posts,...

South Korean group arrested for running illegal Thai online gambling operation

Adam Morgan

January 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Illegal Bookmaking, Online Gambling News, Thailand

In Thailand, police reportedly arrested four South Korean men over the weekend for operating an alleged illegal online sportsbetting operation out of a rented house in the resort city of Pattaya. According t...

Thailand could reconsider stance on casino industry after the passing away of King Bhumibol

Renee Kingsley

October 15, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Thailand

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who ruled Thailand for the last 70 years, passed away on October 13 at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital at the age of 88. Casinos have been forbidden under the king’s reign and now that a new...

UEFA 2016 European Football Championship spurs illegal betting across all of Asia

Renee Kingsley

July 5, 2016

Taiwan, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Illegal Bookmaking, Asian Casino News, Macau, Sports betting, Thailand, Vietnam

The 2016 Euro Football Championships has spurred a massive betting craze across Asia as thousands of football fans in China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand have joined illegal gambling groups to place wagers an...

Finance ministry working on draft bill for online lottery gaming

Sadonna Price

July 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Lottery, Thailand

An online lottery looks to be heading to Thailand after the finance ministry announced they are fine-tuning a bill that will set up regulations for such gaming. Thai PBS has reported that the measure will put t...

AEC lottery launch considered by Thailand

Kim M

January 25, 2016

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Lottery, Thailand

Thailand is looking into the possibility of an AEC lottery to aid in the relief of disaster ravaged member countries, according to local sources. Similar to those in western countries the regional lottery wo...

Thai Army, police under fire after gambling raids

Sadonna Price

December 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unlicensed Operation, Thailand

After conducting raids on illegal gambling dens, the police and military force of Thailand are being criticized after connections were found between the gaming operators and officers. Royal Thai Navy security p...

China’s gov’t revenue hit by online lottery halt

Kim M

September 10, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, World Casino News, Lottery, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Asian Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud, Thailand

Seventeen Chinese nationals were arrested by Thailand police on Tuesday for the illegal operation of an online lottery. All of the 17 arrested, including 14 men and 3 women, were in Thailand on tourist visas...

Cambodia’s Star Vegas posts heavy VIP profits for FY

Kim M

July 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Cambodia, Asian Casino News, Thailand

The Star Vegas International Resort and Club in Cambodia experienced a substantial increase in revenue during the fiscal year to June 30, seeing an approximate gain of $1.58 billion. Rolling chip turnover for V...

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Legislators in Thailand submit petition calling for the legalization of casinos

Thailand survey uncovers support for legalized casino resort

Thailand inaugurates body to investigate legalization of casino gambling

Thailand may soon consider whether to legalize casino gambling

EveryMatrix acquires Asian firm Totoit; expands front-end division

Raid on suspected gambling den in Bang Khen results in 74 arrests

Five senior officers from Bangkok police station transferred after gambling bust

South Korean group arrested for running illegal Thai online gambling operation

Thailand could reconsider stance on casino industry after the passing away of King Bhumibol

UEFA 2016 European Football Championship spurs illegal betting across all of Asia

Finance ministry working on draft bill for online lottery gaming

AEC lottery launch considered by Thailand

Thai Army, police under fire after gambling raids

China’s gov’t revenue hit by online lottery halt

Cambodia’s Star Vegas posts heavy VIP profits for FY

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